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electrosurgery

A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | 293 words | Copyright

electrosurgery (i-lek-troh-serj-er-i) n. the use of a high-frequency electric current from a fine wire electrode (a diathermy knife) to cut tissue. The ground electrode is a large metal plate. When used correctly, little heat spreads to the surrounding tissues, in contrast to electrocautery.

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